Review and Enhancement of SAWS ICT Frameworks.
Lesego Tlou
In plain English
The South African Weather Service is seeking a service provider to review, assess, and enhance its ICT frameworks and standards. Bidders must submit electronically and comply with tax and B-BBEE requirements.
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is seeking a qualified service provider to review, assess, and improve its ICT frameworks and standards. The work will be conducted for the SAWS, and the successful bidder will be required to sign a Service Level Agreement to ensure quality and performance. The project requires the provider to have operational premises and the necessary infrastructure to deliver these services. The closing date for this tender is 13 October 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- CSD registration number
- B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of relevant industry accreditation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lesego Tlou
Email: Lesego.Tlou@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6279
How to apply: Bid documents must be submitted electronically via email to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za before the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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